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Cost Accountant

SCRAM Systems
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
Job Description

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Cost Accountant is to ensure proper treatment of all financial activity associated with plant operations. Manage accurate cost analysis / reporting and provide insight to support informed decisions. This includes monitoring transactions associated with purchasing, production, inventory, and distribution .

Duties/ Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate records and documentation for inventory cost ing .
  • Compile product costs, including direct labor, direct materials and overhead.
  • Lead planning, reporting, and analysis of standard product costing . Updates standards when appropriate and identifies potential impact.
  • Drive continuous financial improvement and i ntroduce process control as needed .
  • Works closely and collaboratively across multi-department teams to provide cost accounting support and resolve cost and inventory issues.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Conduct account reconciliations and analysis, particularly focusing on inventory reconciliation and cost of goods sold.
  • Investigate and report reasons behind significant variances , include review of PPV, revaluation, repairs, and scrap .
  • Utilize ERP system to effectively manage and analyze data.

Skills/Abilities

Experience and Skills

  • Advanced literacy with Microsoft office, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of fully integrated ERP system, preferred JDE
  • Strong organizational, analytical and communications skills.

Education And Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting
  • Large ERP experience, preferred JDE
  • 5 years of cost accounting experience

Requirements

P hysical Requirements (With or without reasonable accommodation):

  • Sitting: Over 7 0 %
  • Standing: 15 to 40 %
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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